Nationality Brazilian Reach 77 in (200 cm) | Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Name Igor Araujo | |
Born Igor Araujo December 6, 1980 (age 43) Brasilia, Brazil ( 1980-12-06 ) Residence Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | ||
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Igor Araújo (born December 6, 1980) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2004, Araújo has also formerly competed for M-1 Global, Shooto, KSW, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson.
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- Ufc barueri igor araujo vence ildemar marajo fight night barueri
- Ufc fight night london igor araujo post fight interview
- Background
- Early career
- The Ultimate Fighter
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- References
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Background
Originally from Brasilia, Brazil, Araújo competed in football until the age of 19 when he began turning his focus to mixed martial arts. Araújo also holds an accomplished background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu; Araújo is a black belt and has won numerous titles in the sport including the European and Brazilian championships.
Early career
Araújo made his professional MMA debut in 2004 and compiled a record of 23-6 before invited to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson.
The Ultimate Fighter
Araújo defeated Cortez Coleman in the entry round via triangle choke submission in a "sudden death" overtime and was picked 13th overall by Team Carwin.
Araújo defeated Nic Herron-Webb in the quarterfinals via majority decision. Araújo then faced eventual season winner Colton Smith in the semifinals, and was defeated via unanimous decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Araújo made his official debut at UFC Fight Night 29 on October 9, 2013 against Ildemar Alcântara. Araújo won via unanimous decision.
Araújo made his next appearance on March 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 37 against Danny Mitchell. Araújo won via unanimous decision.
Araújo faced George Sullivan on September 13, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 51 on September 13, 2014. Araújo lost via knockout in the second round.
Araújo faced Sean Strickland on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Some months after this loss, he was cut from the UFC.